Portrait Artist Forum - View Single Post - Working from sketches as opposed to photos.

Sharon Knettell · 09-17-2006, 02:47 PM

Richard,

I rarely make enough of a detailed study of the figure before I paint.

Howewer I do some rather comprehensive charcoals to estimate the size of my canvas, and complete the design. Then I do quick color studies.

I find that they are not informative enough to paint from, and are useless references for color.

I quess I am simply unequipped enough to make things up in my head except some flora, perhaps clouds but never figures. I have to have someone in front of me.

09-17-2006, 02:47 PM	#7
Sharon Knettell Approved Member Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 1,730	Richard, I rarely make enough of a detailed study of the figure before I paint. Howewer I do some rather comprehensive charcoals to estimate the size of my canvas, and complete the design. Then I do quick color studies. I find that they are not informative enough to paint from, and are useless references for color. I quess I am simply unequipped enough to make things up in my head except some flora, perhaps clouds but never figures. I have to have someone in front of me.